Chapter 4: The Performer! Begin your performance

Enough! Su Tianying's face suddenly changed, and with a fierce slap on the table, the mahogany table beside him instantly turned into a pile of splinters

On the adjacent seat sat a flamboyantly dressed woman wiping her tears. She was Su Tianying's only concubine, Zijuang, who also served as Qi Li's maid of honor and was Su Tong's mother.

Su Qi organized his thoughts and briefly explained what he saw regarding Su Tong teasing the maid and the subsequent incident where he used the Thousand-Year Kill technique

Having already possessed the Magic Martial Vein, he was just waiting to surprise his father on the day of the test. Su Qi was secretly contemplating this in his heart

Alas, they are all my own sons, yet the disparity is so great! Su Tianying felt quite unhappy.

"Shut up!" However, Su Tianying did not want to hear Su Tong speak any further. With a wave of his hand, he directly sent Su Tong flying through the air.

As she spoke, the purple cuckoo wept like rain

Upon hearing Su Tianying's words, Su Tong hesitated on the ground, unsure whether to get up. However, his mother, Zijuang, was unwilling to accept this and immediately cried out: "My lord, even though I, Zijuang, am of lowly status and do not enjoy your favor, this son is still your flesh and blood! How can you be so heartless? You hit your son and then say he is pretending..."

This child, despite being so grown up, still lacks any proper demeanor. Su Tianying's face showed displeasure, yet her eyes were unable to conceal the smile within.

"Both of you, get out of here!" Seeing Su Tong swiftly turn over and get up, Su Tianying finally showed a hint of disgust on his face, waving his large sleeve.

Su Tianying frowned slightly and said淡淡地道: "Are you not getting up yet?"

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me. First, tell me, do you know why you were brought here?" Su Tianying asked leisurely as he set down his teacup

Su Qi has also heard some rumors. It is said that Zi Juan and Su Tian Ying do not have any emotional foundation. The reason she became pregnant and became a concubine is that Su Tian Ying was unable to contain himself during Qi Li's pregnancy. Therefore, after Qi Li nodded in agreement, he sought out Zi Juan to relieve himself, and unexpectedly, it resulted in a pregnancy. Later, he had no choice but to take her as a concubine to give her a legitimate status

As soon as Su Qi saw the current situation, he knew that Su Tong and his mother had exaggerated the situation while reporting him. Fine, if my mother wants me to kneel, then I will kneel. I will kneel to heaven, to the earth, and to my parents, as is proper.

Upon hearing this, Qi Li was slightly taken aback, but she would never go against her husband

Su Qi stood with both hands clasped behind his back, his waist straightened.

Although Su Qiping is somewhat extravagant in his daily life, he also possesses a commendable quality: throughout his life, regardless of the troubles he has caused, he has never deceived his parents and has always spoken the truth.

"Kneel down!" As soon as her son entered, Qi Li immediately shouted angrily at Su Qi

"Master, the young master has arrived," the young servant respectfully announced before waiting outside the door

Father, I did not..." Su Tong's expression changed suddenly, and he hurriedly spoke

Su Tong's expression tightened as he explained: "That little maid is merely a slave of the household, just a few lowly people; what harm is there in touching her? I thought such trivial matters need not be reported to my father..."

"Stop pretending, I know how to control my strength." Seeing Su Tong lying on the ground and not getting up, Su Tianying also felt a wave of annoyance. If that brat Su Qi had been slapped, he would have probably gotten up long ago, grinning and laughing with me.

Indeed, Su Tianying slammed the table and exclaimed, "Scoundrel, do you still dare to argue!"

Although the scene just now looked impressive, Su Tong has merely sustained an injury from a slap on the face.

Zijuan immediately cried even more fiercely, while Su Tong, with his head lowered, gritted his teeth in anger, his expression somewhat twisted, fortunately, he kept his head down

This fool, it would have been enough to just admit the mistake following the conversation! After all these years, still looking like this. No wonder he has always been disliked! Su Qi secretly chuckled to himself, knowing that Su Tong's nonsensical explanations would surely irritate their father again.

A young servant, hunched over, led the way briskly ahead.

Qi Li stood up and hurried over to comfort Zi Juan

In the main seat of the study, there sat a dignified middle-aged man and a beautiful and graceful woman, who were Su Qi's father, Su Tianying, and mother, Qi Li. Having been married for many years, the couple naturally shared a harmonious relationship, always deeply affectionate towards each other

Upon seeing Su Qi kneel down honestly, Su Tianying appeared somewhat pleased. He then looked at Su Tong and said lightly: "Why did you tell me that your elder brother attacked you without reason, yet omit the part where you flirted with the maid?"

At this moment, Su Tong is kneeling on the ground, with a face full of sorrow

Su Qi, who was originally kneeling on the ground, grinned and stood up like a lazy donkey rolling over, then ran off with a "da da da" sound

"You..." Zijuang initially intended to speak harshly, but upon considering that Su Qi, as the legitimate eldest son, held a much higher status than her as a concubine, she felt it was inappropriate to reprimand him. Thus, she changed her tone, "Regardless, Su Tong is still your younger brother. Even if he merely touched that maid a couple of times, why must you go to such lengths to hurt him? If only... if only..."

"Do not rush." Su Tianying glanced at Su Qi, who was about to kneel, and spoke to stop him, then picked up the teacup in his hand and took a sip.

"Enough, there hasn't been a proper moment all day. You don't need to kneel anymore, just get up!" Su Tianying feigned disgust and waved her hand at Su Qi.

Oh my goodness! Is this the Magic Warrior?" Su Qi swallowed hard, glanced at the broken wood beside his father, and then looked at the Su Tong mother and son who had been sent flying, unable to contain his astonishment

A warm current surged in his heart, and Su Qi smiled slightly: "Thank you, old man Xie"

Zi Juan and Su Tong suddenly felt the world spinning around them. When they regained their senses, they found that the mother and son had already collapsed in the courtyard outside the study. The two of them, feeling timid, did not dare to move recklessly and knelt down facing the study.

Hmm, since it was indeed you who used that on Su Tong... hmm..." Su Tianying, however, could not recall the strange name mentioned by Su Qi, frowning tightly.

As for Su Qi, he is also at a loss regarding his mother in this life. She is undoubtedly a good mother who loves her son dearly, yet she is kind-hearted, overflowing with compassion, and easily trusts others. Alas, not to mention that her former personal maid has come to complain!

As the clan of the Governor of Liangzhou, the Su residence naturally occupies a vast area, with numerous courtyards arranged in a staggered manner, featuring long and intricate corridors.

Su Qi's lips twitched slightly, and he silently complained in his heart: "Mom, can't you see this actor's poor performance?"

Seeing that no one was around, Qi Li said with concern, "Master, regarding Qi Er's matter, the Elder Council..."

Su Qi reminded with a fawning expression: "Thousand-Year Kill!"

"Indeed," Su Tianying nodded, his brow slightly relaxing. However, he soon felt that he should not be suddenly happy, so he cleared his throat and said, "Since there is nothing wrong with the matter, then you should kneel down!"

Therefore, rather than solely listening to one-sided opinions, Su Tianying believes that it is more important to hear what his most beloved legitimate son has to say

My goodness! Su Qi's eyes widened; he had heard that his father was quite a formidable magic martial artist, but he never expected him to be this impressive! This ability to strike from a distance is simply astonishing.

Su Qi felt that he was truly being too talkative, but he did not resist. Having studied his father's temperament for many years, Su Qi certainly understood that no matter what he said, simply complying would surely make him happy

Rest assured, I, Su Tianying, have become the head of the Su family and the governor of Liangzhou. It is not dependent on those old fogies. If they want my son to return to the ancestral land, they must first consider whether I am willing to allow it. Su Tianying stood up, his eyes shining with light, exuding an air of dominance over the world.

As soon as Zijuang, who was in the midst of a dramatic performance, saw her son being knocked away, she immediately lost the desire to continue acting. She abruptly stood up and rushed in front of Su Tong, wailing in distress.

What are you shouting about? Your son isn't going to die! Su Qi, who was watching from the side, secretly scoffed, clearly, the old man wasn't putting in any effort at all!

If father does not allow kneeling, then I shall not kneel! Su Qi said with delight: "Thank you, father, for your concern"

Zijuan was suddenly flustered, and Sutong no longer dared to pretend. He hurriedly turned over and knelt on the ground to kowtow to Su Tianying, saying: "Father, my mother has momentarily lost her senses..."

Qi Li's eyes suddenly turned red upon hearing these words

After passing through several courtyard gates, Su Qi finally arrived in front of his father's study, following the young servant.

Upon hearing Su Tianying's words, Zijuang was even more furious and stood up to shout, "Master, why are you so biased! The way you treat Tong'er, I believe you have not forgotten that Su Qi has no 'veins' in him. According to the clan rules, in a few days, he will be sent back to the ancestral land to farm! Our family ultimately still relies on Tong'er to support us..."

"Qi'er, do not worry. Even if you do not possess the 'pulse', your father will not allow you to be sent to the ancestral land by the Elder Council." Su Tianying pondered for a moment before speaking

Su Qi stepped over the threshold with great strides, revealing a radiant smile: "Father, Mother!"